OBJECTIVES: Aesthetic improvement and psychological enhancement have been cited as
justifications for orthodontic treatment. This paper reviews the evidence that relates …

Background: Malocclusion is a common oral health problem and can affect the psychosocial
well-being in the long term. Therefore, in the recent decades, demand for orthodontic …

The aim of this investigation was to determine the impact of orthognathic surgery on quality
of life in patients with dentofacial deformities at immediate presurgery and at 3‐week, 3 …

Introduction The purpose of this research was to evaluate the esthetic impact of orthodontic
treatment need in adolescents. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed with 1172 …

Objectives The primary objective of the study was to assess the agreement between
orthodontist and patient perception regarding the Aesthetic Component of the Index of …

Introduction This study aimed to explore the perception of orthodontic treatment need by
using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) and the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) …

Purpose: To evaluate the psychological impact and effect on academic performance of
untreated gross dental malocclusion in adolescents. Materials and Methods: A total of 366 …

Abstract Objective: To evaluate Angle's classification and dental aesthetic index (DAI) in
interpretation of malocclusion among orthodontic patients. Methods: A total of 457 …

Objectives. To determine the prevalence of orthodontic treatment need in 12‐year‐old
children in Hong Kong and its relationship with the psychosocial impact of malocclusion and …

This article aims to assess whether alterations of oral functions (AOF) are associated with
malocclusion (MO)'s type and severity. Cross-sectional study of a representative sample of …